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February 2024 by Brett S.
My go-to place when I want sushi, sashimi, and onigiri - tons of options in their ready-made food section. I also like to get their sashimi-grade fish and make my own poke bowls at home. Don't forget to pack some ice at the back of the store to keep the fish cold! I have a hard time eating sushi and sashimi out now because I know I can usually get it for cheaper and for better quality here instead. 10/10 recommend!
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February 2024 by Nicolas M.
Nice, clean. Usually they have most of any Japanese imported products I need. I mostly go there for their incredible sushi and onigri. It's never once been bad and it's super filling for a low price. If you want authentic sushi but don't want to sit down, skip the cheap Walmart or save on sushi and come here. You won't regret it
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February 2024 by Aijamal K.
Poke bowel was extremely bad . I threw away 2 bowels . Fish is old ! Rolls old with frozen rice ! Don't recommend! Waste of money
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February 2024 by Rebekah M.
I love Tokyo Central, and I especially love their prepared food sections - both the hot and cold. The market, including the dining area, is always kept clean. Restrooms are available. There is ample parking in the private lot. Employee attitudes can vary - they are generally pretty nice and helpful. It can get pretty busy here, especially later in the day when the prepared foods go on sale. It's a great time to buy the food, but it turns into a grab-fest and people can get really pushy. There is a dining area in which you can heat up any food you need to. It has a hot/cold water dispenser, and plenty of seating. Make sure to ask for utensils at the register. They have a great variety of Japanese grocery items. They also have a lot of Japanese home goods, toys/collectibles, and makeup. I only took off one star because it's more expensive in comparison to other markets. If you're looking to expand your pantry, this is a good option - just be wary of the prices.
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February 2024 by Corey D.
Tokyo Central is a great local Japanese grocery store in the SGV. It was surprisingly busy and large, offering food and drink options from all over. I recently returned from a trip to Japan and am missing the food. I found Tokyo Central when trying to find a grocery store to buy the necessary ingredients to recreate the food. I was pleasantly surprised with the options and quality of the store. They had niche snacks, hot food, and high quality meat options. I noticed a lot of other customers were there for the thin sliced beef, which was affordable and well worth the price. It's definitely the best option around and I will definitely be back to support. It makes me happy to see how popular the grocery store is and that they can provide things for every person. Thoroughly impressed with its convenience and selection.
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January 2024 by Hana L.
Best Japanese grocery store in LA area. Better than Mitsuwa by far. Huge, spacious, clean, versatile. They have a hot food section, the usual greens fruits vegetables, to-go bento boxes and hot foods (incl. Wagyy skewers), all kinds of drinks and beverages, the usual cold groceries, Japanese kitchenware and cookware, Japanese exotic snacks and candy, a little anime and toy cars section, free food and beverage samples, etc. They even sell fugetsu-do mochis here! If only this place was closer to SGV/Pasadena area... what a gem! How lucky the locals here are... definitely recommend if you're near the area and want a change of scenery from the usual Asian grocery stores...
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January 2024 by Michael S.
If I can describe the fish quality you get from this market, it is very exceptional. No negative feedback at all, maybe just not having enough variety in platter but that's being very picky. Good quality goodness, Happy New Year!
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January 2024 by Sokmara S.
I love this place every time I come. The staff are sweet and it's so neat inside. The premade food selections are awesome! Just an FYI, they usually don't have everything ready right when they open. I would say come after 11 AM. I had came once right when the opened and there was not very much options as the staff were still preparing it. It's even better when you come later in the evening when the prices are marked down. I mainly just come for the premade food and snacks! I have brought my little Pomeranian a few times and they never complain about him which I love.
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January 2024 by Jeremie A.
I have been frequenting this Tokyo central now for the past year and they certainly keep a high standard for their fish quality no matter what time of the day I come to pick up their sashimi grade products. The workers are open to answering any questions I have and I feel that this location is never too busy and I have gone here on both a weekend and weekdays. It's exceptionally clean, quiet, and rather peaceful (and therapeutic) everytime I have gone to Tokyo Central. I was able to make a 5-fish omakase dinner using all ingredients sourced from Tokyo Central. I highly recommend trying the sake salmon and the salmon to get a feel for which salmon you like most. The sake salmon is more delicate and breaks more easily compared to the salmon sashimi grade product so I would recommend thicker slices to prevent it from falling apart. Also if you go early enough, some of the fish may still be frozen in the packaging so take that into account when you plan your next sushi making session at home ! I would leave the scallops (sashimi grade) out to fully thaw while prepping the other pieces of fish. I highly recommend Tokyo Central for their excellent quality sashimi grade products.
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January 2024 by Julie M.
What a fun experience! This is definitely the place to go for specialty grocery items to prepare for Japanese New Year! Rice cakes "mochi" was on the top of our list. Also, vegetables such as fresh burdock root "gobo" and a wide variety of pickled vegetables such as kimchi, etc. The meat department has nice meats such as thinly sliced beef for Shabu-Shabu and sukiyaki. Pretty much everything needed for a Japanese New Year's feast can be found here. Canned items that we purchased included Japanese black beans "Kuro mame" as well as frozen vegetables that contain a mixture of shiitake, bamboo root, etc. The interior is bright, clean, bustling and well organized with an upbeat vibe. Service was fine and seemed pretty efficient. Although it was super crowded right before New Year, we didn't have to wait too long in line. The other great thing about Tokyo Central is that they have prepared foods such as sushi and sashimi that you can eat there. A fairly wide variety is offered. My Mom usually has a nice sashimi lunch and dines in there, when she goes with her friend. Highly recommended!
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January 2024 by Clarissa L.
If you're a fan of Japanese delights, this market is your haven! Not only does it boast tempting ready-made foods like sushi and bento boxes, but it's also a captivating hotspot for Japanese skincare treasures. You'll be lured in by the vibrant, playful skincare products straight from Japan, their charming packaging a testament to their allure. Tokyo Central Market isn't just a shopping spot; it's a magnetic journey through the tantalizing world of Japanese cuisine and skincare magic.
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January 2024 by Keith M.
Fresh good quality fish, well stocked with good selection of Japanese products, clean and great ambiance, excellent service,
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January 2024 by Sumyi P.
It is the store's responsibility that the goods do not have barcodes. When checking out, it is ridiculous to find that there is no barcode and the customer has to run back to the goods area to exchange the goods! I had three children to take care of that day, but the cashier still had no motivation to solve the problem and asked me to exchange the goods myself. Isn't asking a colleague to exchange the goods a service that every supermarket should have?
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December 2023 by Joy K.
Tokyo central has everything a Asian market should have! I can always find what I need here- prices are great
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December 2023 by Shwe N.
genuinely one of my happy places -- a must to visit after the gym since it's right next door. so so so many asian foods, vegetables and snacks but lately i've been obsessed with the seafood selection; wasabi peas are fun, sushi is fresh! and the spicy tuna onigiris make me sooo happy I LOV IT HERE
